Compensation Consultant | Executive, Equity & Broad-Based Compensation
About The Position
The Compensation Consultant partners with Compensation leadership, People & Culture, and business leaders to develop and deliver compensation solutions aligned with business strategy and market practices. The role leads key compensation programs and complex organization-wide projects, and serves as an end-to-end compensation partner for certain major departments. It also supports senior executives and the Board's Compensation Committee, including the design, administration, governance, and ongoing support of executive compensation programs and Committee meetings. The position oversees equity program administration, including grants, vesting, dividends, reporting, and analysis. It partners with Payroll, Accounting, Legal, and P&C Systems to ensure accurate stock-based award administration, support audits and reporting, maintain stock ownership guidelines, and prepare certain proxy schedules. The role may be tailored to the candidate's strengths, with deep expertise in two or more of compensation consulting, executive compensation, and stock plan administration welcomed. The successful candidate is a self-starter committed to learning and professional development, collaborative and proactive, and comfortable working under guidance while navigating ambiguity. Responsibilities include Compensation Committee support and analysis; advising leaders on pay, job structures, and job pricing; administering US and global equity plans using Fidelity PSW; developing and evaluating compensation programs and related communications; supporting periodic equity-related processes and reporting; and leading special projects.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related area, or an equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- At least eight years of experience in compensation design and administration, including program evaluation, analysis, implementation, and business consulting or client interaction.
- Strong MS Office skills, including Word, PowerPoint, and especially Excel.
- Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Experience leading or coordinating highly impactful, enterprise-wide programs or projects.
- Experience presenting to executive-level stakeholders.
- Strong project management and finance skills, including the ability to manage multiple projects to established deadlines.
- Expert-level understanding of market surveys, benchmarking practices, and tools such as BetterComp and Market Pay.
- Excellent understanding of compensation job structures.
Nice To Haves
- Experience supporting executive compensation programs, Compensation Committee meetings, and Board-facing compensation materials.
- Experience with stock plan administration platforms such as Fidelity PSW.
- Compensation-related certifications such as Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) or Certified Equity Professional (CEP).
- Master’s degree in Human Resources, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Expert analytical, problem-solving, decision-making, and prioritization skills.
- Strong understanding of incentive types and incentive structures.
- Experience in compensation and HR-related analytics.
- Extensive experience using HR-related systems such as Workday and NICE.
- Extensive experience in compensation administration in a large organization with diverse populations.
Responsibilities
- Lead support for the Compensation Committee, including developing analyses, recommendations, presentations, and supporting materials for Committee meetings and executive compensation decisions.
- Advise leadership and the People & Culture team on internal and external pay recommendations, job and team structure changes, job structure and creation, and labor-market pricing for individual jobs.
- Administer equity plans for US and global employees, including grants, vesting, forfeitures, and prorations; maintain the equity platform through Fidelity PSW; execute transactions; and provide reporting.
- Lead the design and administration of compensation programs and strategies that attract, retain, and motivate associates and executives in support of business objectives.
- Evaluate compensation programs and recommend enhancements, including developing communication and education strategies for core and emerging programs.
- Assist with or administer monthly, quarterly, and year-end processes, including blackout periods, proxy schedules, and statutory reporting related to equity plans and stock-based compensation.
- Serve as a lead resource on special projects or areas of practice.
Benefits
- Competitive pay
- Medical and prescription drug coverage for qualifying associates and eligible dependents
- H&R Block Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) Plan)
- Employee Assistance Program
- (Virtual) fitness center programs
- Associate discount program
- Business Travel Accident Insurance
- Associate Tax Prep benefit
- Potential participation in incentive compensation or short-term incentive plans
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
